Alexander George Consulting Services Limited - Our client, a group investment company with Head quarters in Lagos, Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance and Investment Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
Our client is looking to hire a qualified Finance and Investment Officer with excellent organizational and analytical skills to join their dynamic growing team.
The Finance and Investment Officer is expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, and have strong problem-solving skills, and analytical nature.
Responsibilities
Performing financial due diligence and analysis on prospective projects and recommending an investment decision.
Developing an investment policy aligned with the company strategy and investment criteria for evaluating prospective projects.
Creating financial models that enhance the return on investment of projects and financial planning.
Preparing financial documents for presentation to potential and current investors on specific investments- loan applications, information memoranda, and prospectus.
Analyzing company accounts and financial projections and advising the company on how to best position its investments.
Providing updates on financial markets activities in order to right position the company in the local and the global market.
Liaising with fund managers, company managers, stock market traders, stockbrokers, and regulators with a view to expanding funding access while improving market perception.
Conducting market research on the industry and gathering market intelligence to enhance the management of funds.
Participating in internal and external financial briefings.
Maintain up-to-date information on the latest economic trend in the country, latest and any updates in the financial markets.
Ensuring that all investment compliance regulations are met.
Tracking current financial data to alert stakeholders in case of deviation.
Providing guidance in buying or selling stocks, making investments, and generating funds.
Studying industry-specific research and available data to predict trends.
Creating written reports that enable management teams to make strategic decisions to meet business goals.
Preparing documentation for portfolio businesses to get funding.
Developing forecasting tools to automate financial data analysis.
Driving loan repayment/recovery initiatives.
Working closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Evaluating the financial performance of portfolios by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Requirements
A minimum of University or equivalent Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
A Master’s Degree in Business or Finance will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in providing financial and investment services largely unsupervised.
Experience in an investment bank or capacity would be an added advantage.
Stockbrokerage experience would be an added advantage.
Should possess business planning skills including financial modeling and budgeting.
Should have a proven ability to achieve and surpass targets.
Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must demonstrate skills in communication, negotiation, and presentation.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Position applying for as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.